Photography: courtesy of ArchitectenWoning.
Built in 1975, this modernist villa by Belgian architect Francis Bogaert sits within the Sept Fontaines neighbourhood of Braine-l’Alleud, south of Brussels. From the street, the house appears compact and reserved. To the rear, it opens decisively toward a generous garden with orientation and glazing maximising natural light and views over mature planting.
Photography: courtesy of ArchitectenWoning.
Photography: courtesy of ArchitectenWoning.
Photography: courtesy of ArchitectenWoning.
Photography: courtesy of ArchitectenWoning.
The house is organised as a series of articulated volumes rather than a singular block, with its form shaped by asymmetrical, steeply sloped roofs to the east and west. Openings are carefully placed, alternating between timber-framed glazing and solid planes of plaster and concrete. The result is a house that prioritises proportion and use over symmetry.
Inside, the 343sqm interior is arranged as a continuous sequence of living spaces. The main living room centres on a fireplace and extends toward the garden, with the dining area and kitchen aligned alongside. A study occupies the front of the house, separated but not isolated. Upstairs, a mezzanine connects to four bedrooms organised around a central hall, maintaining visual links across levels.
Set on a 1,674sqm plot, the villa has been restored with attention to structure and performance, including a renewed roof, upgraded insulation and solar panels. It’s listed for €1.24 million with Architectenwoning.
